Why Climate Change Litigation Matters?
In the battle against climate change, litigation has emerged as a potent tool, compelling governments and corporations to confront their environmental responsibilities head-on. “Why Climate Change Litigation Matters?” explores the rising trend of legal actions being taken to address the […]
Renewable Energy Market In Vietnam.
Renewable energy is reshaping the global energy landscape, and Vietnam is no exception. With its significant strides in wind and solar power investment, Vietnam is emerging as a compelling case study in the shift towards sustainable energy production. Stakeholders in […]
Long Term Resident Visa In Thailand.
In this episode, Thailand-based law firm ICLT delves into the crucial information about obtaining the Long-Term Resident Visa in Thailand. From understanding the eligibility criteria to navigating the application process, we aim to equip you with the essential knowledge to […]
Featured
EU – The AI Act – What Businesses Need To Know.
On 13 March 2024, the European Parliament approved the world’s first comprehensive regulation for the development and use of artificial intelligence – the Artificial Intelligence Act (the “AI Act”). The AI Act serves to, on the one hand, ensure safety and compliance with fundamental rights, while on the other, remain sustain and encourage innovation by using AI in the EU.
Malaysia – The Cyber Security Bill 2024.
- Richard Wee - Managing Partner, Richard Wee Chambers
The Cyber Security Bill 2024 (“the Bill”) was passed by the Dewan Negara on 3 April 2024. The Bill aims to improve Malaysia’s cyber security by requiring national critical information infrastructure entities to comply with extensive measures, standards, and processes when it comes to cyber security threats and incidents.
Malaysia – The Role Of Directors Of The Takeover Target Company Under The Rules On Take-Overs, Mergers And Compulsory Acquisitions.
- Moo Eng Thing - Partner,
A director has primary responsibility to manage the affairs of the company and has both the fiduciary duties and statutory duties to act in the best interests of the company. The duties of a director originate from many sources including the common law, the Companies Act 2016, the company’s constitution, other relevant statutes, and/or any agreement entered between the director and the company. One of the legislations that provides for the duties of director is under the Rules on Take-overs, Mergers and Compulsory Acquisitions (“Rules”) which is issued by the Securities Commission Malaysia (“SC”) pursuant to Section 377 of the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007 (“CMSA”). This Rules set out the required procedures and conduct of the offeror and offeree relating to take-overs, mergers and compulsory acquisitions of a company.
Business of Law
Document Review Or Chatbot: Which Generative AI e-Discovery Solution Is Right For You?
The number of generative AI solutions available to e-discovery professionals has exploded, and each uses large language models (LLMs) in a different way. From information retrieval to summarization and fact development to document analysis … it can be challenging to […]
Mastering Legal Procurement: 5 Strategies For In-House Teams.
- Sacha Kirk - Co-founder & CMO,
There is often inherent friction between the legal department and the procurement function when it comes to buying and managing legal services. From procurement’s perspective, they want to get their arms around the indirect enterprise spend, of which legal services constitute a significant portion. However, unlike other procurement categories, legal procurement demands a nuanced understanding of value, efficiency, and the strategic partnership between in-house legal teams and external law firms.
Navigating Cross-Border Transactions: Strategies For International Business Expansion.
Navigating the complex world of international business expansion is a multifaceted endeavor that demands a strategic approach to cross-border transactions. In an era marked by globalisation, businesses are increasingly looking beyond their domestic markets to seize opportunities for growth, revenue […]
Interviews
LegalTech Soapbox: Improve Your Daily Operations With Outlaw.
Outlaw’s Co-Founder and CEO, Evan Schneyer, started his first tech company a decade ago. It later sold to TripAdvisor, and the experience left him inspired and determined to build a platform that would help users through the contract process. That’s when […]
GC Spotlight: Roger Wong Discusses How Change Is Unavoidable But Creates Opportunity For Legal Teams.
Roger is a senior financial services lawyer with over 20 years of experience and is currently General Counsel, Asia for Lombard Odier, a boutique Swiss private bank, where he has worked since 2015. He previously worked at Allens and AMP […]
KorumLegal Consultant: Ummu Fallon Explores How ALSPs Bring Flexibility, Diverse Perspectives And Adaptability To Businesses.
Ummu Fallon has been a legal operations professional since 2017 with experiences across multiple jurisdictions. She has dedicated expertise in legal operations within in-house legal departments with focus on Legal Technologies, Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), Process Streamlining and Optimisation, Vendor […]